First and foremost I should make it clear that my teacher is the Buddha. And while the dhamma is a living and breathing guide for each of us, the Buddha himself is of course dead. But many years ago I…
In honor of my teacher
Tag: Triple Gem
A day in the life
Today I was thinking that it might be good to talk about a day in the life of an average Buddhist. But as my thoughts began to materialize, I realized that a day in the life of a Buddhist is…
Precious moments and the Triple Gem
“Slowly is holy”, as Bhante Sujatha often says. Jumping to conclusions or being reactionary is typically not our best course of action in any situation.
The Full Monty
Yes, I think it’s time for me to expose myself. Sort of a Buddhist “Full Monty” if you will. I always do my best to write mindfully and with a gentleness. But I think perhaps there is not enough personal…
Buddha was wrong!
He said there is a way from suffering, and that’s just not true. I have tried day after day, and I still suffer. In fact suffering is part of who I am. I have been wronged and hurt by others,…